Valerie Thibault
Womenswear Design Director
Boulder County, Colorado
ABOUT ME
Based in Boulder County, Colorado where I have recently relocated, I am a Women’s Apparel Design Director. For the past two decades I have enjoyed building my career in New York City. I have worked for bridge, branded, private label and mass market companies specializing in all casual sportswear categories including tailored suiting, sweaters, cut & sew knits, outerwear, denim and now most recently ski and outdoor apparel. I find immense fulfillment in my career and my excitement for each coming season never wanes. The balance of being creative, collaborative, problem solving and mentoring has been very fulfilling for me. I have a particular interest in creating strong brand identities through research, design and merchandising. I love leading teams, encouraging collaboration, creativity and fostering my direct reports individual growth.
Prior to my experience in the industry I earned a BFA in Fashion Design from the Savannah College of Art and Design otherwise known as SCAD. As a very young child growing up in New England, my grandmother taught me how to knit, sew and make patterns. She was a custom clothing maker from the 1940's to the 1960's creating evening gowns and casual sportswear wardrobes for her local clients. She delighted in my interest and talent and spent time over the years teaching me her craft in my free time after school. At the time in my Blue Ribbon Elementary School there was a large emphasis on the arts in which I very much enjoyed and excelled in. It was a natural decision early on for me to decide on my career path in Fashion Design which I am incredibly fortunate to enjoy.
Please reach out to request access to my work
val@valeriethibault.com